American High School

What American High School does

American High School is a privately-held, accredited online K-12 institution founded in 2004 and headquartered in Plantation, Florida, operating as American High School LLC. The company delivers online education programs spanning Elementary (K-5), Middle School (6-8), and High School (9-12), and serves a globally distributed student base across 85+ countries. Customer segments include homeschool families, international students seeking an American diploma, NCAA-bound student-athletes, credit recovery students, adult learners, and incarcerated or at-risk youth, with over 56,000 students served cumulatively across 19+ years of operation.

The core platform is a proprietary Learning Management System (LMS) with integrated Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality capabilities, positioning the school as the first online provider of VR-enhanced courses. The curriculum library spans 150+ courses (targeting 200+) covering core academics, AP/Honors, NCAA-approved coursework (High School Code: 102288), and Career and Technical Education pathways in Plumbing, Welding, and HVAC delivered through a partnership with Certify-ed. AI-powered adaptive learning modules and NLP-based assessment are under development. The school holds dual accreditation from Cognia and NCPSA and is compliant with FERPA, COPPA, GDPR, and CCPA.

Revenue is generated through multiple streams: monthly subscription tuition at approximately $149/month for full-year K-12 enrollment, per-course pricing at approximately $349 for individual high school courses, B2B white-label platform licensing for charter schools, private schools, homeschool associations, and school districts, and a two-tier affiliate referral program. Distribution combines self-serve online enrollment, enrollment counselor-assisted inside sales, global affiliate partners, and licensed B2B deployments. No equity funding rounds have been disclosed, indicating a bootstrapped operating model supported by sustainable unit economics and grant-based program funding such as the $2.2M Learning Landscapes Challenge award.

Name

American High School

Legal name

American High School LLC

Website

https://americanhighschool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

American High School is a privately-held, accredited online K-12 institution founded in 2004, serving over 56,000 students across 85+ countries via a proprietary VR-enhanced LMS. It offers subscription tuition, individual courses, and white-label B2B licensing for schools and districts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Credit Recovery & Alternative Pathways (Virtual) (EDAJADAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Credit Recovery & Alternative Adult High School (EDAAABAC), Adult High School Diploma Completion Programs (EDAAABAB)

Keywords

• Online K-12 education
• Accredited online school
• Virtual reality courses
• Credit recovery programs
• NCAA approved curriculum

Headquarters

HQ city

Plantation

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. K-12 Tuition (Subscription): Monthly subscription-based tuition for full-year K-12 programs covering elementary, middle, and high school grades. Students receive access to the complete curriculum, LMS platform, teacher support, and all course materials.
2. Individual Course Enrollment: Per-course pricing for students seeking individual courses rather than full enrollment, including credit recovery, summer school, and course acceleration. Students pay per course for specific academic needs.
3. Platform Licensing (B2B): Annual licensing or revenue-share model offered to charter schools, private schools, homeschool associations, and school districts. Schools receive access to the complete curriculum library and LMS platform with no upfront costs for schools.
4. Affiliate Program Revenue: Commission-based revenue sharing with affiliates who refer students. Two-tier commission structure with incentives after 25 sales. Affiliates can earn commissions while their referrals enroll.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

American High School is a Cognia- and NCPSA-accredited online K-12 institution offering self-paced elementary, middle, and high school programs delivered through a proprietary learning management system. It augments core courses with VR/AR-enhanced immersive learning, NCAA-approved courses for student-athletes, AP/Honors, credit recovery, international student tracks, and adult diploma programs, and also licenses its virtual school platform to other educational institutions.

Product overview

American High School operates as a unified online education platform offering accredited K-12 programs with multiple delivery formats. The core product is its K-12 Online Education Programs (Elementary, Middle, High School), supplemented by specialized offerings including Virtual Reality Courses, AP/Honors Courses, NCAA Approved Curriculum, and Credit Recovery. The platform extends through a partner ecosystem via the Licensed Virtual School Platform (for institutions wanting to white-label the solution) and an Affiliate Program. Career and Technical Education with VR-powered training is delivered through the Certify-ed partnership. International students and adult learners are served through dedicated program tracks. The platform is accessible 24/7, self-paced, and accredited by Cognia and NCPSA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Online Education Programs Comprehensive accredited online education programs covering Elementary School (Grades K-5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), and High School (Grades 9-12) with a personalized curriculum tailored to individual learning styles, pace, and goals.
• Virtual Reality Courses Immersive VR-enhanced courses that bring lessons to life with engaging videos and interactive simulations, allowing learners to immerse themselves in performance-based tasks such as virtual science experiments and exploring historical landmarks through AR lenses.
• NCAA Approved Curriculum NCAA-certified courses that meet NCAA core curriculum requirements, enabling student-athletes to maintain academic eligibility for collegiate athletics (NCAA High School Code: 102288).
• AP and Honors Courses Advanced Placement and honors classes offered in Social Studies, English, and Science, allowing students to earn college credit while in high school.
• Credit Recovery and Summer School Online credit recovery and summer school programs allowing students to make up failed classes, recover credits, and stay on track for graduation through flexible, self-paced online courses.
• International Students Program Comprehensive program for international students providing American education and cultural immersion, with one-year and multi-year options, host family placement, and English language support (CEFR Level B1 proficiency expected).
• Adult Learning Programs Adult education programs offering the opportunity to earn a high school diploma on an individual's own schedule and pace, designed for those who did not complete secondary education on a conventional timeline.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) VR-powered vocational training pathways in Plumbing, Welding (SMAW, MIG, fabrication), and HVAC, designed for hands-on job training particularly in juvenile justice facilities and focused on skilled trades earning $45K-$75K+.
• Licensed Virtual School Platform Turnkey virtual education solution allowing charter schools, private schools, homeschool associations, and school districts to launch their own branded online school using American High School's LMS and over 200 courses, available through annual licensing or revenue-share models with no upfront costs for schools.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 56,000 students educated in 19+ years of operation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Certify-edcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Certify-ed to deliver immersive Career & Technical Education (CTE) using Virtual Reality technology. Certify-ed's VR curriculum is used in secure facilities to provide hands-on job training in trades including Plumbing, Welding, and HVAC. The program enables youth to exit custody job-ready with industry certifications. Labor market focus on skilled trades offering $45K-$75K+ wages with high demand.
• Step Up for StudentsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerScholarship partner providing additional financial resources for students. American High School promotes Step Up for Students scholarships on its website as part of its commitment to making quality education accessible to all through financial aid options.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Stride (formerly K12 Inc.): Largest U.S. online K-12 provider, operating public-school online programs (including Connections Academy) and private online schools. Directly comparable to American High School on online K-12 delivery, accredited curriculum, and NCAA/college prep offerings, but at vastly greater scale and with deeper capital.
• Connections Academy: An online K-12 school operator (part of Stride) serving U.S. and international students with tuition-free, publicly funded online schools. Comparable to American High School in curriculum, accreditation, and target segments, with the key difference of operating on a public funding model rather than private tuition.
• Laurel Springs School: Accredited private online K-12 school serving homeschoolers, athletes, and global students with college-prep, AP, and NCAA-approved courses. Closely comparable in product scope, target audience, and college-prep orientation.
• Oak Meadow: Accredited homeschool and online K-12 provider focused on progressive, self-paced learning for homeschool families. Comparable to American High School on the homeschool segment, accredited diploma, and flexible online delivery, though less focused on NCAA-athlete cohorts.
• Penn Foster: Online education provider for high school completion, career training, and college-level programs. Closely comparable to American High School's adult diploma, credit-recovery, and CTE pathways, with stronger brand in adult/online learners.
• Forest Trail Academy: Accredited online K-12 private school offering flexible, self-paced courses for homeschoolers, athletes, and international students. Directly comparable in target segments, accreditation, and NCAA-approved curriculum offerings.
• Alpha Omega Academy: Online K-12 Christian school offering accredited K-12 programs, NCAA-approved courses, and credit recovery. Comparable to American High School on accredited online K-12 delivery and the credit-recovery use case.
• Excel High School: Accredited online high school offering semester-based and self-paced courses with NCAA approval and credit recovery options. Closely matches American High School on accredited private online high school, NCAA-approval, and individual course pricing.
• James Madison High School (online): Accredited online high school offering self-paced diploma programs, credit recovery, and individual courses. Comparable to American High School in D2C enrollment, monthly/individual course pricing, and adult diploma completion focus.

Broad incumbents

• Pearson Online Academy: Long-established global education company's online K-12 program, serving U.S. and international students. Comparable to American High School on the international online K-12 segment but benefits from Pearson's global content, distribution, and brand.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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